Family Handbook 2018-19

Ministry Requirements for Community Involvement (Grades 9–12)   In Ontario, every secondary school student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community  involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma  (OSSD). The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to  develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility. Through this program, students gain  an understanding of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and  strengthening their communities. Another purpose of the community involvement requirement is  to develop strong ties between students and their community, fostering valuable partnerships and  long‑term relationships.  Community involvement activities may be completed at any time prior to graduation. However,  students may only begin accumulating community involvement hours once they have completed  their final day of Grade 8. Students who enter Havergal College from outside of Ontario in Grades 9  and 10 must complete 40 hours of community involvement. The Principal will determine the  number of hours of community involvement required for students who have successfully  completed two or more years in a secondary school program outside of Ontario.  Havergal College will not approve student participation in any activities that are on the Ministry of  Education’s list of ineligible activities, but it is important to note that, subject to administrative  approval, students may be able to accumulate up to 10 community service hours volunteering at  school‑sanctioned events, such as parent‑teacher conference meetings. Participation in fundraising  activities are subject to approval by the Forum for Change Program Manager.   For more information, contact the Forum for Change Program Manager at ext. 6505. 

All participants, including students and community sponsors, must be adequately covered by  Havergal College’s insurance. 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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